Simpson Springs Images
Simpson Springs is named after Captain J. H. Simpson who stopped there in 1858 when he was looking for a mail route from Salt Lake City to California. There was a dependable supply of fresh water from the springs there and it would later become a mail station location No. 87 for the Pony Express and the Overland Express. The Pony Express was only in operation from April 3, 1860 until October 24, 1861.
In the 1930’s the Civilian Conservation Corps created a camp there, probably because of the availability of a reliable water source which is crucial in the West Desert for people and animals. There are about 20 campsites there going up a hill.
I hope you enjoy viewing my Simpson Springs photos.
Simpson Springs Pony Express Station in spring
Title: Simpson Springs Pony Express Station in spring
Location: Simpson Springs, West Desert, Utah
Date: 4/17/2019
High above Simpson Springs
Title: High above Simpson Springs
Location: Simpson Springs, West Desert, Utah
Date: 5/24/2011
View above the Simpson Springs campground
Title: View above the Simpson Springs campground
Location: Simpson Springs, West Desert, Utah
Date: 5/24/2011
Billowing clouds above Simpson Springs
Title: Billowing clouds above Simpson Springs
Location: Simpson Springs, West Desert, Utah
Date: 5/24/2011
Stormy skies with virga over the valley from the campsite at Simpson Springs
Title: Stormy skies with virga over the valley from the campsite at Simpson Springs
Location: Simpson Springs, West Desert, Utah
Date: 5/24/2011
Volcanic Tuff at Simpson Springs
Title: Volcanic Tuff at Simpson Springs
Location: Simpson Springs, West Desert, Utah
Date: 5/24/2011